Edison (Thomas) Elementary vs Sunkist Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
705 students
Sunkist Elementary
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
665 students
| Measure | Edison (Thomas) Elementary Anaheim, California | Sunkist Elementary Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4288 of 5,693 | #5122 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44401 of 50,301 | #48188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 705 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 24% |
| city | Anaheim | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison (Thomas) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 13.8).
- •Sunkist Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Edison (Thomas) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •Edison (Thomas) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 84.2%).
- •Edison (Thomas) Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.6).
- •Edison (Thomas) Elementary is the larger school with 705 students compared with 665.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edison (Thomas) Elementary better than Sunkist Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edison (Thomas) Elementary ranks higher (20.7 vs 13.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edison (Thomas) Elementary and Sunkist Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison (Thomas) Elementary: 705. Sunkist Elementary: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison (Thomas) Elementary and Sunkist Elementary rank in California?
Edison (Thomas) Elementary is 4288th of 5,693 and Sunkist Elementary is 5122nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).